American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins, left the CBS Sports panel stunned during a Champions League discussion when he brought up Jamie Carragher’s record of own goals. The moment occurred during an entertaining segment on CBS’ Golazo show, where Speed joined Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards.
Speed’s appearance on the show was the result of an invitation from Thierry Henry during last month’s Match for Hope charity game in Qatar. The 20-year-old YouTuber, known for his admiration of Cristiano Ronaldo and boasting over 36 million subscribers, eagerly accepted the offer.
During the segment, the conversation turned to Speed’s belief that Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time. Carragher initiated the debate by questioning Speed’s obsession with Ronaldo, stating,
“What’s this Ronaldo obsession? Where’s that come from? Because he’s not the best player of all time…”
Speed defended his stance passionately, saying,
“I think Ronaldo is the GOAT. I don’t know if y’all agree with that. Everybody has their own opinion. He’s my inspiration, even when it comes to YouTube.”
When Carragher asked whether Ronaldo was better than Lionel Messi, Speed responded emphatically:
“Yes, I do. I say that because Ronaldo played in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A. He dominated in all of those leagues. Messi played in one league.”
The debate continued as Carragher pointed out Messi’s superior number of Ballon d’Or wins compared to Ronaldo. Speed countered by asking who had scored more goals overall. Carragher humorously quipped, “Own goals?” This led to Speed’s sharp retort:
“Let’s not talk about your own goals because you got more own goals than goals.”
Carragher’s record of seven own goals in the Premier League places him second on the all-time list behind Richard Dunne. Speed’s quick comeback drew widespread reactions from fans online. One viewer commented, “Can’t believe he cooked Carragher with that own goal joke LMFAOOOOOOO he knows ball,” while another added,
“Even IShowSpeed knows about Jamie Carragher’s own goals.”
Others noted how Speed seemed prepared for Carragher’s banter. One fan wrote, “Someone fed Speed with Carragher’s own goal record; it’s like he expected Carragher to be rough with him.” Another remarked,
“Carragher just got humbled by Speed.”
The exchange highlighted Speed’s ability to hold his own in a lively football debate while showcasing his knowledge and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. Fans continue to share their thoughts on the entertaining moment across social media platforms.
